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But first, knowing your eye shape matters when applying eyeliner. Different eyes require different techniques. Together, we’ll explore five various eye shapes so that you can tailor your application best to complement your eyes’ unique shape and features. Here’s your closer look at the new H20 Inkwell Eyeliner and how you can best use this eyeliner to accentuate your eye shape.
How to Apply Eyeliner for Upturned Eyes
For upturned eyes, we want to emphasize and accentuate the natural upward tilt of the eye. Upturned eyes are best known as cat eyes; their alluring look and curved upward shape naturally capture attention. When determining upturned eyes, look for the outer corners that turn upward and are higher than the inner corners.
With every application, you’ll want to prep the lid with a primer or eyeshadow base to create a smooth canvas. Next, you'll pick up your preferred eyeliner shade and delicately draw a thin line along the upper lash line, extending the line past the outer corner to elongate the eye's natural shape. Subtly flick the liner upwards at the outer corner to emphasize the eye’s natural tilt and create a subtle winged look.
How to Apply Eyeliner for Downturned Eyes
The opposite of upturned eyes, downturned have a natural outer corner that slants downward, dipping to meet the lower lash line. Most often, the lower lid can appear more prominent than the upper lid, making the goal when using eyeliner to lift the eye. By elongating the outer corner, you’ll be able to create an illusion of an uplifted appearance.
Don’t be afraid to create a thicker-lined look when applying eyeliner to downturned eyes. This technique is meant to balance the eyes and create the illusion of a lifted look. Begin by lining the upper lash line and making the line slightly thicker towards the outer corner. By adding a thick extended wing to the outer corner, you’ll be able to lift the eye visually. We recommend skipping the lower lash line to keep the focus on the lifted effect you’re creating.
How to Apply Eyeliner for Monolid Eyes
Water and transfer-proof liners like the H20 Inkwell Eyeliner are essential for monolids. Since monolids feature a smooth lid without a distinct crease, relying on a quick-drying formula is important so the liner won’t reprint itself on top of the eyelid. As the eyes tend to appear smaller, some may try to make them bigger by creating a fake crease.
We believe in enhancing natural beauty and unique facial features, so we say colorful eyeliners are monolid’s best friend. It’s easy to bring attention to the eyes with color to enhance the shape of one’s eyes. Elongating the eye with a straight cat eye will help to add depth and enhance the natural eye shape of a monolid. When using the liquid liner, mark a few points along the lash line to about the end of your eyebrow to help guide you when creating the straight wing. To help further define a monolid, we recommended tightlining the upper lash line to make a subtle definition.
How to Apply Eyeliner for Round Eyes
With their doe-like charm, rounder eyes offer versatility and have more room for creative eye looks. Standard features you’ll find with round eyes are that they tend to look more circular and distinctly feature more of a white area around the cornea. These techniques will help to counterbalance the roundness of the eyes.
When creating a winged look for round eyes, elongating the eyes with a more extended wing can be particularly flattering to this eye shape. Given the extra space around the eye, there’s plenty of room to experiment with your makeup beyond a conventional winged eyeliner style. We suggest using eyeliner on the waterline to minimize the white and create a more defined look.
How to Apply Eyeliner for Almond Eyes
Naturally symmetrical, almond eyes lend themselves to being one of the easier eye shapes to effortlessly create winged-eyeliner looks. From the inner corners of the eye, begin by delicately painting a line that can vary in thickness following the natural shape. Keep the line close to the lash line when applying the liquid liner, and aim to keep the line subtle to maintain the eye’s natural shape.
Applying eyeliner to your beauty routine will instantly enhance the allure of your eye shape. With the right amount of precision, the versatility of almond eyes can truly be enhanced with a classic winged eye.
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